Author Archives: Ray Boas

HALIFAX ON FOOT – 11 June 2013 followed by ROAD TRIP – 12 June 2013

And now I am writing this on Thursday, 13 June, at the Halifax airport awaiting a flight.  Why you ask?  I got an email on my IPod while having dinner last night in Peggy’s Cove (yes, free WI-FI does appear … Continue reading

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ABOARD VIA RAIL CANADA’S “THE OCEAN” 9-10 June 2013 –THE JOURNEY IS THE ADVENTURE

Sunday, 9 June, and relaxing in the Via Rail Canada’s Montreal Lounge awaiting boarding time for the overnight train, The Ocean, heading to Halifax.  The trip is 1346 kilometers (836 miles)  through rural communities of the Lower Saint Lawrence down … Continue reading

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SAUGUS IRON WORKS – 24 MAY 2013

“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.”  Remember, I write about my experiences to reinforce what I have learned, and remind me of what I have seen, but I love to share too, and hope … Continue reading

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RED LION INN REDUX – 14 to 16 MAY 2013

And further Berkshire explorations: Back again, this time rewarding myself for all the work work done on TOURISTS ACCOMMODATED which was enjoyed by almost 500 guests in the audience with 120 alone on our Mother’s Day matinee. I have been … Continue reading

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KIDNAPPED BY BLUE BELLE for 286 Kilometers (178 miles) – 5 May 2013

You have not heard from me for a long time.  My local friends know why.  I have been totally involved (cast selection, directing, producing, marketing, backstage preparation, etc.) with the spring Walpole Players’ production of TOURISTS ACCOMMODATED (a play I … Continue reading

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DAY OFF – 5 APRIL 2013

Well, maybe everyday is now a “day-off” but today was planned that way as a road trip away from home.  Not all excursions need a finite purpose, for example last Saturday I followed the front of the car around Vermont. … Continue reading

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THE RED LION INN – STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. – 4-6 March 2013

It has been over two months since I last wrote here.  At the moment (March 4th) I am in front of the fire at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.  My “new” Macbook Air is in my lap and … Continue reading

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STAY-CATION and NEW YEAR’S WISHES – 31 December 2012

I started this year end post several days ago, and now is time to finish it. Tonight (Friday 28 December) at dinner I thought I would start a post giving you a post-operative update.  Yes, I am taking my convalescence … Continue reading

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WALPOLE – December 24th 2012

I just looked at my new clock, and see that it is Monday.  Intuitively I also know that it is Christmas Eve.  Last evening I watched WHITE CHRISTMAS (a small tradition of mine) and tonight I will watch IT’S A … Continue reading

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30 DAYS, AND NO TRAVELLING – AN UPDATE on 3 December 2012

But as you know, this is my time for A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and this year will be our fifth annual benefit production by The Walpole Players.  Last year I had many “hits” on SHUNPIKING WITH RAY when I talked about … Continue reading

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